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A private school for pre-k through 8th grade | Decatur, GA

2023
SummeR Camps
Join us at Hess this summer for a fun and engaging day camp. Click on the dates to see what camps are offered for that week.
June 5 - 9
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Birds of a Feather
For Rising Pre-K through 3rd Grade
Calling all young birders! Come enjoy the experience of birding. Learn about bird ecology and and identification, and just have fun with peers in the thriving bird population at Hess Academy. Campers will draw and document different bird species and make their own field guides.
Cost: $385
June 5 - 9
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History Hikes
For rising 4th - 8th Graders
Join Elise in exploring Atlanta through urban hikes. While hiking, investigate the historical significance and changes over time of each location. Create a field journal throughout the week.
Cost: $385
June 12 -16
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Mixed Media Art
Rising Pre-K through 2nd grade
Campers will get crafty as they explore different art mediums to create unique pieces of artwork.
Cost: $385
June 12 - 16
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Science of Cooking
Rising 3rd - 5th grade
Join Hannah for a fun-filled week of cooking and eating as the power of science is brought into the kitchen. Campers will learn about energy sources and chemical reactions as they prepare and enjoy home-made snacks and meals.
Cost: $385
june 19 - 23
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Science of Cooking
Rising K - 2nd grade
Join Hannah for a fun-filled week of cooking and eating as the power of science is brought into the kitchen. Campers will learn about energy sources and chemical reactions as they prepare and enjoy home-made snacks and meals.
Cost: $385
june 19 - 23
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Fun in the ATL
Rising 3rd - 8th grade
Come explore the amazing city of Atlanta with daily excursions to some of Atlanta's best attractions.
Cost: $385 + $50 Activity Fee
JUNE 26 - 30
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History Hikes
Rising 4th - 8th grade
Join Elise in exploring Atlanta through urban hikes. While hiking, investigate the historical significance and changes over time of each location. Create a field journal throughout the week.
Cost: $385
JULY 10 - 14
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Life's a Stage
Rising Pre-K through 3rd grade
Young children are full of stories to tell and share with the world. Link storytelling and acting as young campers inspire creative spontaneity and imagination. Campers will record stories, act them out, and the week with a public performance.
Cost $385
JULY 10 - 14

Masterpiece Art Camp
Rising 4th - 8th grade
Campers will spend their week learning drawing and sketching techniques, practicing storytelling through drawing, painting, and illustration; and creating mixed media projects with watercolors, among many other things.
Keyshawn is a multimedia artist, designer, photographer, videographer, and writer and friend of Hess Academy. You can learn more about him and his work at theartofkas.com.
Cost: $385